beccafries Posted April 8, 2010 #26 Share Posted April 8, 2010 We have only stayed at the Holiday Inn & Intercontinental so I can't help with any other hotels. If you do stay at the Intercontinental & want a view of the port & ships, you will pay $20 extra for the view. It is well worth it. We have never eaten breakfast there. We thought the prices were pretty high. They do have a Starbuck's. They have a nice pool area with a bar where you can also eat lunch. Don't think you can have breakfast there. The hotel room is very nice. Gail is that 20.00 extra each nite for the view? or one time charge of 20.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario cruise duo Posted April 8, 2010 #27 Share Posted April 8, 2010 is that 20.00 extra each nite for the view? or one time charge of 20.00 For us it was an extra $20 a night for a room with a view of the port and ships (that was in November, 2009). Well worth it in our opinion.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kff1 Posted April 8, 2010 #28 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Thinking of booking the Intercontinental for our October 2010 cruise. Anyone know the price of the shuttle from MIA to the hotel and the price of a shuttle to the ship the next day. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted April 8, 2010 #29 Share Posted April 8, 2010 25.00 and 12.00(cab-not a shuttle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccafries Posted April 8, 2010 #30 Share Posted April 8, 2010 how far is this hotel from SB ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kff1 Posted April 8, 2010 #31 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Just booked Intercontinental for $84. Thanks for the info on the shuttles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmanship Posted April 9, 2010 #32 Share Posted April 9, 2010 We have Intercontinental booked for June 3 rooms. Anyone know the direction to Walgreens and the closest liquor store or grocery for stocking up? Our Shuttle from FLL airport to hotel is $75.00 each way/6people. Shuttle from Hotel to port is $35.00/6 people. We have booked here before and it was great. We walked to Bayside and ate at Bubba Gumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkat9438 Posted April 9, 2010 #33 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Yum, Bubba Gumps. We LOVE Bubba Gumps and don't have one anywhere near Houston, so we always try to go whenever we find one. I can't wait until December!! Glad to see all of the great reviews on the IC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workinmom3 Posted April 9, 2010 #34 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I would really like to stay at the Intercontinental, but I only get a rate of $152 for July. We do have 2A & 2C....does this have anything to do with the rate? Also, should I just keep checking back for a rate change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccafries Posted April 10, 2010 #35 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I would really like to stay at the Intercontinental, but I only get a rate of $152 for July. We do have 2A & 2C....does this have anything to do with the rate? Also, should I just keep checking back for a rate change? what is 2A & 2C, what does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workinmom3 Posted April 10, 2010 #36 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Sorry....2 adults/2 children! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mss22859 Posted April 10, 2010 #37 Share Posted April 10, 2010 From what I can remember from last year, Walgreen's and a Liquor Store are both within a few blocks from the InterContinental. Both are an easy walk.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bars7816 Posted April 10, 2010 #38 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Lots of members have booked the Intercontinental Miami on Chopin Plaza through LastMinuteTravel.com. The intercontinental was a "secret" hotel, but the give away was 5-stars for $84, info already posted by a member. We booked for Nov 5. Have no idea what Miami hotels cost in July. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workinmom3 Posted April 10, 2010 #39 Share Posted April 10, 2010 What am I doing wrong??? I can't find the $84 rate no matter what I put in? Are we able to get 2 beds through LMT? I have never used Priceline cause I was understanding that you can't guarantee 2 beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workinmom3 Posted April 10, 2010 #40 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Ok....I jumped the gun on my post. When I just put 2 adults in, I get the $84 rate. When I click on "details" it does show either 1 bed or 2. Can I just book it without putting my kids in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokeypoke Posted April 11, 2010 #41 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Ok....I jumped the gun on my post. When I just put 2 adults in, I get the $84 rate. When I click on "details" it does show either 1 bed or 2. Can I just book it without putting my kids in there? For the $84/night rate, I'm thinking of booking IC through LMT. I did see the 2 bed or 1 king available rooms but I did not see where you could choose one or the other. Do they just give you a room without knowing if it has 1 bed or 2? How do you request how many beds and/or if you want a smoke/smoke-free room? To workingmom3, what happens if you do not list the 2 children and they give you a room with 1 bed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokeypoke Posted April 11, 2010 #42 Share Posted April 11, 2010 For the $84/night rate, I'm thinking of booking IC through LMT. I did see the 2 bed or 1 king available rooms but I did not see where you could choose one or the other. Do they just give you a room without knowing if it has 1 bed or 2? How do you request how many beds and/or if you want a smoke/smoke-free room? To workingmom3, what happens if you do not list the 2 children and they give you a room with 1 bed? Scratch this comment out. I now know you have to register and at the time of booking, it lets you select what rooms are available. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannyny Posted April 12, 2010 #43 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Hello Morris - New Lenox Here, Yes, we stayed in that hotel pre-cruise a few years ago. It was a great property. Not far from the port at all and just a short walk from Bayside. We are sailing from Miami again in October and I am hoping to book the place for our pre-cruise again. Feel free to ask any specifics. Hello Stones902! It's Nan from Brooklyn, we sailed the Explorer in '02 out of Miami with my brother Anthony. I'm still cruising with Ben and a great group of CC folk. A bunch of us are also staying at the Intercontinental pre-cruise in Dec. My question - We are arriving early (like 9:30AM), will I have a problem checking in? Hope you are well, Nan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario cruise duo Posted April 12, 2010 #44 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Hello Stones902! It's Nan from Brooklyn, we sailed the Explorer in '02 out of Miami with my brother Anthony. I'm still cruising with Ben and a great group of CC folk. A bunch of us are also staying at the Intercontinental pre-cruise in Dec. My question - We are arriving early (like 9:30AM), will I have a problem checking in? Hope you are well, Nan You may possibly not have a problem. Last January we arrived for a 2 day stay at the Intercontinental and arrived at the hotel at approximately 11:00 a.m. I thought that we would be way too early also, but much to our surprise, we were given our room immediately. And at that for an extra $20 we were able to upgrade to a bayview room. So by arriving earlier in the day, you may be greeted with this experience as well. It doesn't hurt to try! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOWTYD Posted April 28, 2010 #45 Share Posted April 28, 2010 We are also booking the $84 cost for our November Cruise and staying an exrtra day once we return so we have more time to relax and explore before heading home. I have a question about cab fare. Does anyone know approx cab fare from the Airport? Does the IC have it's own shuttle? Thanks for any transportation info you can give. I did search and found a $24 fare. Just want to double check if that is per person or flat rate. We are on the Pearl Nov 7, but I am looking forward to seeing the Epic in port Nov 6.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted April 28, 2010 #46 Share Posted April 28, 2010 About $24.00, as many as you can comfortably fit in the cab (about 4 people). No, there is no shuttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOWTYD Posted April 28, 2010 #47 Share Posted April 28, 2010 About $24.00, as many as you can comfortably fit in the cab (about 4 people). No, there is no shuttle. Great thanks. Need to put that in the budget!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby Posted April 28, 2010 #48 Share Posted April 28, 2010 can anyone tell me if there is a lounge for dancing and having a drink in the hotel how long does it take to walk from the IC to the bayside where the restaurants are is a cab the best way to get from MIA to the hotel? thanks carol we are sailing October 31st on liberty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccafries Posted April 28, 2010 #49 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Also, can someone say how far apart are IC and Holiday Inn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asylum575 Posted April 28, 2010 #50 Share Posted April 28, 2010 The IC is roughly 4 blocks from the HI-POM That said, it's about the same walk to Bayside. Actually, once you cross the street in front of the IC, you are in Bayfront park and just walk along the waterfront in the park and you're at Bayside in a couple of minutes. Cab is the best way. I'm not sure about dancing at the hotel. If you are really looking for that kind of nightlife, look into South Beach. On the weekends, there is live music and drinks available at Bayside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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